Smart Society M.Sc.

Do you want to play a pioneering role in shaping the quality of life for people of all ages and in all walks of life?

Our Smart Society Master's program will qualify you for this forward-looking role.

We pay particular attention to

A balanced consideration of the needs of people in urban and rural areas,
digitalization and the possibilities of technological progress, and
the socially responsible integration of digital innovations.

Our goals

Scientific aptitude: As part of your studies, you will develop the ability to deal scientifically with current and future challenges of shaping society in a sustainable and socially acceptable way.
Practical and project-oriented career: Take on a qualified position after your studies. Our practical and project-oriented seminars, in particular, will prepare you for the job market by allowing you to apply your knowledge directly to real-life scenarios.
Community involvement with an ethical focus: We foster a culture of participation in our program. Learn how to get involved in the community while maintaining an ethical approach.
Personal development: Develop yourself with us! We emphasize teamwork and conflict resolution skills in group projects. At the same time, you will develop your communication skills during your studies so that you can explain complex issues in a way that is understandable to lay people.

Semesters 1 and 2: Practice-oriented theory

The following core modules are taught in the program:

Ethics and Sustainability
Smart Mobility
Urban Development & Design
Smart Home
Education Management
Smart Administration
Intelligent Healthcare & Public Health
Digital Infrastructure
Smart Work & Smart Production
Big Data & Artificial Intelligence

Semester 3: Master's thesis

You will typically write your Master's thesis in collaboration with a company that focuses on innovative technologies and solutions to improve the quality of life in various areas of society. The master’s thesis can also be written abroad or with an international partner.

View detailed program structure

Despite being a full-time program, we offer you maximum flexibility.

Your lectures take place in blocks every second weekend during the semester at our campus in Kronach.

What you need:

Successfully completed Bachelor's degree (at least 210 ECTS)

Take the next step in your academic career!

Have you completed your bachelor's degree and are looking for a master's program with maximum flexibility?

Take the next step with us in the master's program Smart Society:

3 semesters
interdisciplinary
blocked weekend lectures plus afternoon online lectures during the week
also available as a dual study programme (practice-integrated)
free of charge

Smart Society

Degree awarded
M.Sc.

Department
Health and Society

Duration
3 semesters

Start
Winter and summer semester

Application period

Winter semester:

May 1 - July 15

Summer semester:

November 15 - January 15

Tuition fees
none

Language of instruction
German

Campus
Kronach

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Help shape the digital future!

What to expect after your studies:

a holistic understanding of the challenges and opportunities of the modern, intelligent society
depending on your first degree, career prospects in roles such as
- City Marketing Manager
- Smart City Strategy Consultant
- Business and urban solutions manager
- Project manager in IT, energy, logistics and general industry companies

Numerous opportunities for further development, including
- Research and development
- Training and teaching
- Entrepreneurship
- Consulting
- Data privacy and cybersecurity

Studierende auf der Festung Rosenberg — Festung Rosenberg, Quelle: LCC / Frank Wunderatsch

Campus Kronach

The Department of Health and Society at the Lucas Cranach Campus in Kronach offers you a study program that focuses on innovation and an interdisciplinary approach. The Department of Interdisciplinary and Innovative Sciences offers teaching and research in areas that require a high degree of interdisciplinary work and are characterized by innovation.

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